Indian Hill Boosters Celebrates Annual Hall of Fame Inductions

Friday,
January 26 marked the occasion of Indian Hill High School’s 2018 Hall of Fame
Inductions, which took place during half-time of the Boys’ Varsity Basketball
Game against Reading.Indian Hill Alum
Tyer McMullen served as Master of Ceremonies as the following athletes were
recognized for their leadership and athletic accomplishments: Gary Rogers,
Class of 1989; Amanda Smith, Class of 2007; and Bo Cordell, Class of 2009.

2018 Hall of Fame Inductees Amanda Smith, Gary Rogers and Bo Cordell

At
the conclusion of the game, family, friends and supporters joined the inductees
for a special reception in the auditorium lobby, where they shared their
perspective how their time at Indian Hill High School has shaped their
futures. Tyler McMullen did a superb job
of asking thought-provoking questions that often elicited laughter from a
standing-room-only audience.

Stated
Gary Rogers, “I owe much of my success to the endless support of my
parents. My dad attended every game
during my football career, regardless of where it was played. My mom wrote many, many letters that
encouraged me and motivated me to give my best in all areas of my life.” Amanda
Smith echoed that sentiment, stating that her family members provided the most
important support throughout her swimming career. Bo Cordell added that “it’s important to
remember that your parents always want the best for you, even if you can’t
appreciate it at that point in time.”

Special
kudos to the dedicated football coaches at Indian Hill who had the opportunity
to work with Gary Rogers and Bo Cordell.
Many were on hand to savor the memories and re-connect with the
generations of students whose lives they shaped. Congratulations to all three athletes on
receiving well-deserved honors!

Gary Rogers and Steve Innis celebrate with former clasmates

Gary
Rogers, Class of 1969:

Gary
was a three-sport athlete, excelling in football, basketball and track. After
graduating, Gary attended Vanderbilt University on a full football scholarship.
He played six seasons professionally in the Canadian Football League for the
Saskatchewan Roughriders and Montreal Alouettes. Gary currently resides in Florida, where he
oversees his start-up company “Check Your Game,” a business that helps
encourage young athletes to make good decisions in the “game of life.”

Amanda Smith celebrates with members of her family

Amanda
Smith, Class of 2007:

Amanda
was a four-year varsity swimmer during her years at Indian Hill High
School. She attended Indiana University
and University of Southern California, where she had an outstanding athletic
performance, qualifying for the Olympic trials in 2012. After graduating, Amanda coached Division I
swimming at Ohio State and Florida Golf Coast University. She is currently earning her masters degree
in education from University of South Carolina and will be married in May 2018
to fiancée Zack Melnik.

Football coaches Kevin Siple and Larry Ely visit with Bo and former players

Bo
Cordell, Class of 2009:

Bo
was a three-year varsity starter at quarterback during his years at Indian Hill
High School. Named 2009 CHL Athlete of
the Year, and received IHHS’s 2008 Male Outstanding Athlete Award. Bo also played varsity baseball, where he was
a four-year starter and two-time All-CHL. Bo attended Tusculum College, where
he was a four-year starter at quarterback, setting 15 NCAA Division II and SAC
Career Records with 16,265 passing yards, 112 Passing TD’s. Bo is currently employed as a regional sales
manager for Landair Transport in Atlanta and will be married to fiancee Katie
Capel in September 2018.

IH Boosters board member Kristin Innis visits with Bo Cordell

John Cordell, Katie Capel, Bo Cordell, Cindy Cordell

Bo Cordell visits with the Vanatsky family

Steve Innis, 2014 Hall of Fame inductee, with wife Kristin Innis

Gary Rogers shares memories with Carol and Lou Finkelmeier. Lou was one of Gary’s youth football coaches